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The Right to Sell Ice Cream and Pre- Packaged Soft Drinks at parks within the Borough of Dudley

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting quotations for concessionary contracts to sell ice cream and pre-packaged soft drinks in various parks across the Borough of Dudley. The procurement process, initiated on 24th July 2025, is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 11th August 2025 at 13:00 hours. This open competition targets the provision of catering services and dairy products across 11 distinct sites, including Himley Hall and Park, Mary Stevens Park, and others, all situated within the West Midlands region of the UK. The procurement method is open, categorised below the threshold, encouraging diverse participation.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the catering and dairy product sectors, offering a chance to expand their operational footprint in the region. Businesses with mobile vending capabilities, particularly those possessing multiple vehicles, will be well-positioned to seize these opportunities, as the tender allows them to bid for multiple Lots based on their operational capacity. The structured award criteria, emphasising price, may appeal to cost-competitive suppliers seeking to establish or bolster their presence in the local market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Right to Sell Ice Cream and Pre- Packaged Soft Drinks at parks within the Borough of Dudley

Notice Description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to appoint a number of contractors to provide the Sale of Ice Creams and Pre Packaged Soft Drinks within the parks within the Borough of Dudley under concessionary contracts. The appointment will be by way of Request for Quotation via the Open Route, each park is assigned a Lot number. This procurement is split into 11 Lots : Lot 1 Himley Hall and Park Lot 2 Mary Stevens Park Lot 3 Wordsley Park Lot 4 Silver Jubilee Park Lot 5 The Dell Athletics Stadium and playing fields Lot 6 Huntingtree Park Lot 7 Wollescote Park Lot 8 Buffery Park Lot 9 Kingswinford Park Lot 10 Priory Park Lot 11 Leasowes Park When bidding for this contract the pricing schedule will require you to specify the number of vehicles you have available to participate in the tender. Please only bid for the number of Lots that you have vehicles for. * For example if you have 2 vehicles then please only quote on 2 Lots. The deadline for submissions is 11th August 2025 at 13:00 hours

Lot Information

Lot 1 Himley Hall and Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream and Right to Sell Pre-Packaged Soft Drinks at Himley Hall and Park as per the specification.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract's will be for the period of 2 years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by 2 years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2029. The services will be subject of review in the 2nd year and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision whether or not to offer any extension.

Lot 2 Mary Stevens Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream and Right to Sell Pre-Packaged Soft Drinks at Mary Stevens Park as per specification.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract's will be for the period of 2 years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by 2 years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2029. The services will be subject of review in the 2nd year and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision whether or not to offer any extension.

Lot 3 Wordsley Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream and Right to Sell Pre-Packaged Soft Drinks at Wordsley Park as per specification.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract's will be for the period of 2 years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by 2 years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2029. The services will be subject of review in the 2nd year and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision whether or not to offer any extension.

Lot 4 Silver Jubilee Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream and Right to Sell Pre-Packaged Soft Drinks at Silver Jubilee Park as per specification.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract's will be for the period of 2 years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by 2 years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2029. The services will be subject of review in the 2nd year and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision whether or not to offer any extension.

Lot 5 The Dell Athletics Stadium and playing fields

Right to Sell Ice Cream and Right to Sell Pre-Packaged Soft Drinks at The Dell Athletics Stadium and playing fields as per specification.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract's will be for the period of 2 years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by 2 years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2029. The services will be subject of review in the 2nd year and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision whether or not to offer any extension.

Lot 6 Huntingtree Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream and Right to Sell Pre-Packaged Soft Drinks at Huntingtree Park as per specification.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract's will be for the period of 2 years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by 2 years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2029. The services will be subject of review in the 2nd year and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision whether or not to offer any extension.

Lot 7 Wollescote Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream and Right to Sell Pre-Packaged Soft Drinks at Wollescote Park as per specification.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract's will be for the period of 2 years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by 2 years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2029. The services will be subject of review in the 2nd year and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision whether or not to offer any extension.

Lot 8 Buffery Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream and Right to Sell Pre-Packaged Soft Drinks at Buffery Park as per specification.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract's will be for the period of 2 years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by 2 years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2029. The services will be subject of review in the 2nd year and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision whether or not to offer any extension.

Lot 9 Kingswinford Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream and Right to Sell Pre-Packaged Soft Drinks at Kingswinford Park as per specification.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract's will be for the period of 2 years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by 2 years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2029. The services will be subject of review in the 2nd year and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision whether or not to offer any extension.

Lot 10 Priory Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream and Right to Sell Pre-Packaged Soft Drinks at Priory Park as per specification.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract's will be for the period of 2 years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by 2 years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2029. The services will be subject of review in the 2nd year and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision whether or not to offer any extension.

Lot 11 Leasowes Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream and Right to Sell Pre-Packaged Soft Drinks at Leasowes Park as per specification.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract's will be for the period of 2 years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by 2 years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2029. The services will be subject of review in the 2nd year and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision whether or not to offer any extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056517
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042736-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15500000 - Dairy products

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£382,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£382,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Postcode Area
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

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